EU-KOM estimates slaughter numbers 2018 by 0.9% higher than in the previous year. According to the most recent publications, the expert group of the EU Commission estimates the number of slaughterings in 2018 to be 0.9% higher than in the current year 2017. However, development is expected to differ in each quarter. In the first quarter of 2018 , fewer pigs are to be delivered to the market than in the two previous years. Compared to 2017, the figure is expected to be -0.8% less . This should provide relief for the first months of the year.For the In the second quarter of 2018 , the EU COM estimates that slaughter is 1.16% higher than in the previous year, but remains below the figures for the year 2016. The increase in the grilling season could well be offset, Quarter little stock should be created. For the actual slaughter figures of III. There are no actual figures available.However, assuming the multi- corrected estimates of 2017 is a slight increase to 0.7% for the third quarter of 2018. For the last quarter, the similar assumptions apply as for the III. Quarter The 2018 increase is to be 0.55% less than in the previous year. In order to assess market and price developments , however, domestic and international demand is still important. The EU's internal market consumption is only a narrow one. If the trend of the last few years continues, a slight increase is to be expected. Exports will be decisive for price development. For the current year 2017, an export volume of 3.72 million tonnes can be calculated from the previous export volumes. Compared to the previous year, this is 10% less , but still 5% more than in 2015. With all respect for the uncertainties in the pigmeat sector, it is hoped that a modest year 2018 can be imminent
